Small Business and
Self-Employed One-Stop Resource
This section provides general small business information useful in all
industries and professions. It includes links to small business products,
employment taxes, electronic filing and paying, taxpayer burden reduction,
abusive tax avoidance transactions, and many other topics.
Issue
Management Resolution System
The IRS Stakeholder Liaison (SL) function has established the Issue Management
Resolution System (IMRS). When stakeholder organizations notify the IRS of
concerns about IRS policies, practices and procedures, SL researches the issues
to bring about resolution.
Industries
and Professions
Specific tax information for Agriculture, Automotive, Construction,
Entertainment, Fishing, Gas Retailers, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Restaurants,
Tax Professionals, and other industries.
Audit
Technique Guide - Retail Industry (PDF)
The IRS Market Segment Specialization Program (MSSP) publishes various guides
for use by IRS employees conducting audits and as information for taxpayers and
practitioners. This guide is an overview of the retail industry.
Checklist
for Starting a Business
If you’re starting a new business and you don’t know where to begin, this is
the site for you.
Starting a Business and
Keeping Records, Publication 583 (PDF)
This publication provides basic federal tax information for starting a
business. It also provides information on keeping records and illustrates a
recordkeeping system.
Employer
ID Numbers (EIN) Do You Need An EIN?
Everything you need to answer questions about Employer Identification Numbers.
Small
Business Products Online Ordering
Choose from free products, developed especially for the Small
Business/Self-Employed person, including the Virtual Small Business Tax
Workshop DVD. This DVD presents a series of topics taught by IRS
instructors. These topics include payroll taxes, electronic filing, and record
keeping. Or view the online
classroom.
Fact
Sheet: Home Office Deduction Reminders
Overstated adjustments, deductions, exemptions and credits account for up to
$30 billion per year in unpaid taxes according to IRS estimates. In order to
educate taxpayers regarding their filing obligations, this fact sheet explains
the rules for deducting home office expenses.